RECURRENT INGUINAL HERNIA

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Abstract
A review of the statistics and causes of primary and secondary recurrences of inguinal hernia is given. The basic types of recurrences in this series are illustrated and discussed. The various repairs in this series are illustrated and discussed, and repairs suitable for the various types of recurrences are offered for consideration. 126 cases, with 129 operations are analyzed. There were 4 secondary recurrences (3.1%). There was no mortality. The reconstruction of a new inguinal ligament using the edge of an anterior rectus sheath flap is described and illustrated.